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Arts News

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Randy Bacon
The Soft Surrender
Palliative Care
Hospice Care
Handel's Messiah
KSMU
Gillioys Theatre
Arcane Productions
Missouri State University
Phoenix Hospice
Dance Nation
Violet Hensley
Springfield Symphony Orchestra
Ozarks Lyric Opera
Southwest Missouri
Frightmare Theater
Ozark Mountain Daredevils
Casey and the Attaboys
Gillioys Theater
Springfield Little Theatre

Every Friday morning, host Jimmy Rea speaks with artists, performers, directors and administrators from the Ozarks' visual and performing arts scene, and presents a comprehensive calendar of arts events.

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Recent Guests

Kenny K. Bach
Artistic Director of the Queen City Chorale
Queen City Chorale
Episode: Arts News December 12, 2025
Matt Baker
Co-owner of Moontown Sound, a new music venue
Moontown Sound
Episode: Arts News December 5, 2025
Brett Miller
Local singer-songwriter
Episode: Arts News December 5, 2025
Casey Freeland
Band leader of Casey and the Attaboys
Casey and the Attaboys
Episode: Arts News December 5, 2025
Foster Byers
Guest conductor for the Ozarks Lyric Opera
Ozarks Lyric Opera
Episode: Arts News November 21, 2025
Sean Spires
Featured guest from the Ozarks Lyric Opera
Ozarks Lyric Opera
Episode: Arts News November 21, 2025
Cullen Bunn
New York Times bestselling author, Springfield-based
Episode: Arts News November 21, 2025
Laura Inglesby
Event organizer for Art of the Ozarks
FORMED artist collective
Episode: Arts News November 21, 2025
Dr. Heather Nelson
Choral director for The Messiah Project
The Messiah Project
Episode: Arts News November 21, 2025

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Jimmy Rea
Host of Arts News
Jimmy Ray
Host of Arts News

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Arts News October 24, 2025
Q: What do you hope that they'll carry with them after seeing this film?
Randy hopes viewers will leave with newfound wisdom, hope, and questions regarding how society cares for people at the end of life.
Arts News October 24, 2025
Q: How did you gain the trust to tell these six stories?
Randy emphasized the importance of the storytellers' open-mindedness and involved hospice agencies in the selection process.
Arts News October 24, 2025
Q: What was the moment, or maybe there was a person, that made you realize you needed to create this film in particular?
A lady named Tara Bolinski had a dream that Randy needed to do a film on end-of-life care, which sparked the idea for The Soft Surrender.
Arts News December 5, 2025
Q: What do you think causes bluegrass music to be popular right now?
Casey Freeland attributes the resurgence of bluegrass to artists like Billy Strings, who can blend traditional and modern styles, appealing to a broader audience.
Arts News December 5, 2025
Q: What got you there? What made you go, you know what, I need to be out here doing this?
Matt Baker shares that he started doing sound for his bands and eventually found it easier to work in sound production rather than performing.

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What is Arts News about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on the Ozarks' vibrant arts scene, featuring conversations with artists, directors, administrators, and venue/operators. Episodes routinely spotlight local performances, theater productions, orchestras, and gallery or festival happenings, often pairing behind-the-scenes insights with practical event information for audiences. A unique angle is the emphasis on community-building within the arts—highlighting collaborations, accessibility, and local venues—making it a go-to for listeners who want vivid, on-the-ground coverage of regional arts and timely event calendars. Potential sponsors or guests who want to reach regional arts enthusiasts will find a receptive audience among organizers, performers, and arts supporters who v... more

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Recent guests on Arts News include:

1. Kenny K. Bach
2. Matt Baker
3. Brett Miller
4. Casey Freeland
5. Foster Byers
6. Sean Spires
7. Cullen Bunn
8. Laura Inglesby

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